The team at BlogFinds isn’t shy to say that we have an awesome blog. We are, of course, a little biased. However, a great blog isn’t something that just falls into your lap. It takes a lot of hard work and thought-out planning to be successful. Below you can find some reasons for our success, as well as some other blogs we think are doing it right.
Relevance is Key
One of the top priorities for our blog is to create relevant content. We try to provide our audience with the knowledge they need and want, and we hope, in return, it will drive them to our website.
I think Smashing Magazine does a great job at creating useful content.
I almost always learn something new (or at the very least learn even more about something I was already informed about) every time I visit the site. Every time. Education is imperative to doing my job well. Resources like Smashing Magazine help me to stay ever-evolving.
Post Frequently
We also believe it’s important to post frequently. We strive to keep our blog active, fresh, and updated with at least three posts per week.
One thing I really hate is when I find a cute blog that I love and they post really infrequently or sporadically. Good blogs post a lot, and often share updates on social channels, so there’s always new content. It’s not always super long blog posts, but there’s very often something new.
Site Speed and User Experience
Even more disappointing is when you find a compelling title in Google, click the link, and the page hangs. Site speed and performance are critical for retaining readers. Ensuring your site loads quickly and reliably is one of the most important technical foundations for any successful blog.
Engage With Your Readers
Lastly, we realize the importance of engaging with our readers. Social channels can widen the conversation, but the bigger point is responsiveness: readers remember publications that answer questions, acknowledge feedback, and make space for ongoing exchange.
Most importantly, a strong blog should feel educational, entertaining, and alive. Readers can tell when a site is built with care, and that care usually shows up in the details long before it shows up in traffic numbers.